84th Congress assessed by Reuther for forward program
The 84th Congress showed mixed results with liberal goals blocked by the Eisenhower administration. Despite White House resistance, key labor and social measures progressed, including a $1.00 minimum wage and a revised social security bill. Bi partisan foreign policy steps and unity among liberals are noted as hopeful for the next session.
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Last Chance All Initiative Petitions Due in Ohio
By Monday all initiative petitions to humanize Ohio unemployment compensation must reach the secretary of state. Petitions with signatures should be notarized and sent to the Ohio CIO Council Office at 218 East State Street Columbus 15 Ohio.
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Eagles Back Jobless Pay Push at Grand Aerie
At the 57th Grand Aerie convention in Milwaukee the Fraternal Order of Eagles unanimously supported large increases in unemployment compensation. They condemned current laws including Ohio’s as a shameful failure and urged legislatures to raise benefits to reflect wages, criticizing the 30 to 40 percent level as inadequate.
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GE Workers recall Talbott scandal and 1953 strike
Cincinnati GE workers link Harold E. Talbott to private business in the 1950s and demand investigation. They recall the 1953 strike over jet engine vital status and reports of Air Force actions crossing picket lines to remove engines, urging a government inquiry.
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Bender Attacks Talbott Scandal as Bandwagon Debate Rages
Washington Senator George H. Bender of Ohio rails against implied impropriety in the Talbott affair. He quotes no evidence of impropriety and defends defense-contract solicitations by officials, later praising Eisenhower’s resignation as proof against prior scandals.
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What An AFL Union Thinks of Jordan
A detailed AFL Cook's Union profile of Al Jordan, incumbent Cincinnati Councilman and United Steel Workers staff representative. It highlights his six committee roles, labor friendly votes, stance against payroll tax and utility hikes, support for housing and rent control, and labor relations work. It notes his union duties, education, and family.
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